Do have a dream to study in South Korea? Also, looking for a best college and university in there? So take advantage of our list “Top Universities in South Korea” and make your dreams possible. There are many famous and affordable universities or colleges which is suitable for your career.
Based on U.S. News & World Report Universities Rankings, here we have assembled a list of best universities situated in South Korea through which it can be easy for you to find the best one.
We hope this list will surely help students in getting information regarding best universities available for them. So don’t miss this opportunity and find the most suitable and best university for your further education. Best of Luck!
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Seoul National University
Founded in 1946, the Seoul National University is a national research university situated in South Korea which offers 83 undergraduate degree programs, master, doctoral and interdisciplinary programs. It honors the ideals of liberal education and aims to teach students a lifelong love of learning that will form the basis for continuous personal growth. University offers the opportunity for the best education at low expense with the average tuition fee being 6,000 USD per semester.
Founded In: 1946
Ranking: 1st
Tuition & Fees: 6,000 USD per semester
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 2-880-5114
Website: http://www.useoul.edu/
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Founded in 1971, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology( KAIST) is a public research university situated in South Korea and it was established to foster elite human resources in science and technology needed by the nation. KAIST adopted dual degree programs with leading world universities to offer its students diverse educational opportunities and strengthen academic exchanges. The university provides full scholarships to all students including international students in the bachelor, master and doctorate courses.
Founded In: 1971
Ranking: 2nd
Tuition & Fees: Covered by full scholarship
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 42-350-2114
Website: http://www.kaist.ac.kr/html/kr/index.html
Sungkyunkwan University
Founded in 1398, the Sungkyunkwan University is a private research university and a highest national educational institute located in South Korea which provides degrees at the bachelor’s, masters and doctoral levels. It offers Korea’s first fully English-taught Global MBA program, which has gained tremendous international recognition. SKKU also has ambitious dual degrees programs with renowned universities in the world. Its tuition fees are Undergraduate: KRW 991,000(for 1st semester only) and graduate: KRW 1,198,000(for 1st semester only).
Founded In: 1398
Ranking: 3rd
Tuition & Fees: (for 1st semester only) Undergraduate: KRW 991,000 and graduate: KRW 1,198,000
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 2-760-0114
Website: http://www.skku.edu/eng_home/index.jsp
Korea University
Founded in 1905, the Korea University is a private research university and a large research institution located in South Korea and it was ranked 90th in the world. It offers academic programs in Korea in various disciplines, such as law, economics, and journalism. It is particularly well known for its College of Law, which is widely considered to be one of the most well-known undergraduate law programs in South Korea. Its tuition fees for postgraduate and doctoral programmes range from £3,472 to £5,662 per semester.
Founded In: 1905
Ranking: 4th
Tuition & Fees: Postgraduate and doctoral programmes range from £3,472 to £5,662 per semester.
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 2-3290-1114
Website:http://www.korea.edu/
Pohang University of Science and Technology
Founded in 1986, the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is a private research university located in South Korea and it admits approximately 300 undergraduate students each year. It is dedicated to research and education in the field of science and technology. POSTECH provides the highest educational investment and the most per-student scholarship support in Korea, allowing students from all economic backgrounds the opportunity to obtain a POSTECH education.
Founded In: 1986
Ranking: 5th
Tuition & Fees: 6,124,000
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 54-279-0114
Website: http://www.postech.ac.kr/eng/
Yonsei University
Founded in 1885, the Yonsei University is a private research university located in South Korea and it is one of Korea’s three SKY universities, considered the most prestigious in the country. It offers undergraduate, graduate and non-degree programs in various fields. It will fulfill the responsibility of social contribution by spearheading the basic role of universities in education and research innovation. Its tuition fees are KRW 5,000,000.
Founded In: 1885
Ranking: 6th
Tuition & Fees: KRW 5,000,000
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 1599-1885
Website: http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/en_sc/index.jsp
Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology
Founded in 2007, the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology is a warm and welcoming post-secondary institution and it is one of the four public universities located in South Korea. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs. UNIST offers a wide range of fully-funded scholarship opportunities to prospective, current, and international exchange students of high academic ability with the potential to be global leaders in creative science and technology. Newly admitted students are offered a scholarship that would fully cover tuition costs and admission fees.
Founded In: 2007
Ranking: 7th
Tuition & Fees: Covered by full scholarship
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 52-217-0114
Website: http://www.unist.ac.kr/
Hanyang University
Founded in 1939, the Hanyang University is one of the leading private research universities of South Korea, especially in the field of engineering and it offers undergraduate, graduate and international programs. It also maintains active research programs in biological sciences, natural sciences, medicine, natural resources and environment, media and communication, and business administration. Its tuition fees are for bachelor: $11,464/year and for master: $12,821/year.
Founded In: 1939
Ranking: 8th
Tuition & Fees: Bachelor: $11,464/year and Master: $12,821/year
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 2-2220-0114
Website: http://www.hanyang.ac.kr/web/eng
Kyung Hee University
Founded in 1949, the Kyung Hee University is a private research university encompassing an educational system from kindergarten to graduate school with campuses in South Korea. It has 24 colleges, 71 departments, and majors, 65 master’s and 63 doctorate programs, 18 professional and special graduate schools, and 43 auxiliary research institutions. It will become an academic community that fulfills its social responsibility by cultivating world citizens with the capacity for communication and public service. Its tuition fees are £1,839–2,508 (KRW 3,227,000–4,400,000).
Founded In: 1949
Ranking: 9th
Tuition & Fees: £1,839–2,508 (KRW 3,227,000–4,400,000)
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 2-961-0114
Website: http://www.khu.ac.kr/eng/index.jsp
Kyungpook National University
Founded in 1946, the Kyungpook National University is a national university situated in South Korea which offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields. It has four campuses in the Gyeongbuk province. The main campus, which houses the major engineering and science schools is located in the heart of Daegu city in the Buk-gu area.
Founded In: 1946
Ranking: 10th
Tuition & Fees: Various
Finance and Adm. Office Contact: +82 53-950-5114
Website: http://en.knu.ac.kr/main/main.htm
